Radhikka Madan and Vijay Varma said they accept the risk of footage being shared online, urging viewers to respect privacy.
Radhikka Madan and Vijay Varma have spoken candidly about the shadow that looms over every intimate sequence they shoot for the upcoming anthology Lust Stories 3. Both actors said they go into such scenes fully aware that a leak could surface at any time, and they asked fans to think twice before sharing any clip that lands on the internet.
Why leaks matter
Madan, who shares a steamy moment with Ali Fazal in the new segment, told News18 that once a camera rolls, control over the footage slips away. “Jinki nazrein kharab hai, unka hum kya kar sakte hai? We can’t barge into their homes and tell them to refrain,” she said, adding that the only thing an actor can do is hope the clip stays within the film’s intended release window. Her words echo a recent incident where Radhika Apte recalled feeling terrified after nude scenes from Parched were uploaded without her consent.
Varma, recalling a similar episode from Lust Stories 2 where a love‑scene with then‑rumoured partner Tamannaah Bhatia went viral, said, “We need to be able to shut out the audience gaze while filming such scenes. We know that these clips are going to circulate a lot.” He admitted that some clips travel faster than others, but emphasized that dwelling on the possibility would cripple his ability to push artistic boundaries.
Both actors highlighted a practical side to the issue: the industry’s reliance on trust between performers and directors. Lust Stories 3 brings together four heavyweight filmmakers — Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj, each handling a story that probes love, desire and modern relationships. The anthology’s ensemble also includes Aditi Rao Hydari, Konkona Sen Sharma and others, all of whom will face the same digital vulnerability.
The conversation has sparked a broader debate among creators about how to safeguard intimate content. Some suggest tighter watermarking, while others argue that the very act of filming such scenes makes them a target for piracy. Neither Madan nor Varma offered a concrete solution, but their honesty has resonated with fellow actors who have faced similar breaches.
For now, the focus remains on the film’s release. Lust Stories 3 is slated to hit theatres later this year, and the makers hope the buzz around the actors’ statements will translate into curiosity rather than unwanted clip hunting. As the industry grapples with the digital age’s double‑edged sword, the on‑us question is whether viewers will respect the boundary between appreciation and exploitation.
The next step? A press conference scheduled for next week where the directors will address the leak concerns and outline any new security measures. Until then, Madan and Varma’s message is clear: enjoy the story, but keep the private moments private.
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